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It's easy to think that any business can be successful if you work hard enough, but there are many situations where this just isn't so. Consultants, coaches, and other service professionals often start a business believing that all they need to do is charge a "reasonable" fee and sell ... Views:1324
by: Geoff Ficke
The greatest Greek philosopher, Aristotle, is widely studied and discussed to this very day for his keen observations on the human condition. For almost 2400-years Aristotle’s numerous writings, philosophical tracts and pithy comments on men and their relations toward each ... Views:1323
A type of business in adult industry finds it hard to acquire a merchant account so they can accept credit card transaction. Choosing the right provider of adult industry payment processing is a must and it must suit their needs. Fortunately there are providers who focus on the needs of this ... Views:1322
There are seven excellent and proven ways of marketing for business, especially when you work from home. Today I want to share two of them with you so you can increase your sales and provide your customers with what they need.
Business entrepreneurs come to me for coaching help and the ... Views:1322
Designing and building a mobile website are two different things. In fact, even brands and companies that already have a powerful online presence often clash with optimizing and crafting their mobile websites or applications. The discipline of mobile web design can differ in several fundamental ... Views:1321
You make clothes, jewelry or curtains. It doesn't matter, even if they are chairs. If your design is unique, you can protect it. Many people think of a patent, but that is a bit different and that is why I am going to explain how you can register a design.
What is a model registration?
A ... Views:1320
Social networking and mobile technology now play a vital role in our lives. They influence the way we work, communicate and entertain.
Below are the top five social media trends that everybody wants to know:
1. Live-video
YouTube has been a sensation in 2004. But 12 years later we have ... Views:1319
What You Need to Know Before You Sign Up for Yet Another Program
There’s an insidious travesty happening in the entrepreneurial world and I’ve stayed silent about it long enough.
It’s time to expose what’s really happening to unsuspecting entrepreneurs and business owners when it comes ... Views:1319
Industries Pioneered by Immigrants Prove America Still World’s Center for Opportunity
My first job after service in the Marine Corps was with the Revlon Cosmetic Company. Revlon was founded by the iconic business man and fashion arbiter of the day, Charles Revson. The business in the 1940’s, ... Views:1318
The hardest part about building a business from scratch is that you have 2 very big variables to contend with. One is the system and the other is the people building and running the system. Let’s talk about 2 big business startup mistakes that are often made and what you as an entrepreneur can ... Views:1317
by: Geoff Ficke
The Old Adage “You Get What You Pay For” Is Especially Important to Service Providers in Today’s Economy
The 19th century British essayist John Ruskin once presciently stated, “There is scarcely a thing in the world that some man cannot make a little worse, and sell a ... Views:1316
Gambling enthusiasts can play a wide variety of exciting and thrilling games at online casinos, but the online slots appear to attract maximum players. For the newcomers especially, slots hold an even greater appeal because they need not have prior practice or experience of playing it. The rules ... Views:1316
Do you ever worry that your dream is too big and your resources too limited? Fear that your knowledge is inadequate or the timing is all wrong? Take a lesson or two from some of the biggest coffee brand manufacturers in existence today who all found their start with very, very humble ... Views:1315
Starting a new business was easy decades back when there was not as much competition as today. Nowadays, there are countless startups that originate every day and some of the gets popularity with the help of their marketing tactics and a strong business plan. But if you are not consistent and ... Views:1314
You can create your own website within hours but not knowing how to do it correctly will kill your website business instantly. The main reason you create your own website is to try to generate some passive income through displaying ads in your website or through marketing products. Here are some ... Views:1312
Many people thinking of failure as the undesirable end of something they attempted, when really it is just the beginning.
People are scared right now because it seems like our economy is never going to fully recover from the 2008 mortgage fiasco. They worry about losing their home, their ... Views:1311
Hold it! We're talking here about a small business website that you have decided to build today. You’ll find an incredible number of gurus that are stampeding towards your e-click fingers to help you build your own website.
But first--you have to do some learning and research. Most ... Views:1309
Many people know that setting up a business is good but very few of them know how to setup a successful business and it’s no doubt why many big and small businesses around the world usually pop up and suddenly disappear just like that.
Do you think this is the kind of future they plant for ... Views:1309
Up-selling is an excellent way to grow your business. Encouraging your customer to buy more of the product, or an ancillary product, will increase the size of the transaction; you’ll get more profit from the same effort.
If packaged and offered correctly 20-25% of your customers will take up ... Views:1309
A whole new day
In Part 1 of this exercise, you journaled for what must have seemed like hours. Maybe it really was hours.
You answered a comprehensive list of questions about your preferences about your career, job, workplace, colleagues and schedule.
Relax for five minutes like you ... Views:1308
Your Recipe for Website Building and eBusiness Success ~ Measure Strategy Carefully, Garnish with Earnings
Clearly there is a standard formula for website building success but it seems to be scattered all across the internet! It's like playing hide and seek. Why aren't all the essential ... Views:1306
In recent years canvas leather handbags have become much valued items in the product market. They are featuring in the top product reviews across the media. The sales for these bags have already reached a new high.A good quality canvas handbag is the cherished item of any socialite.
The more ... Views:1305
Imagine having enough money to afford the things you've always wanted for you and your family, even in today's economy where companies are cutting back on hours, benefits as 401k matches, perks and even thousands of lay offs and lost jobs overseas .
Internet Business Ideas are easy to find ... Views:1304
Don't know your debits from your credits? Here's a quick primer on how basic bookkeeping works and an easy way to understand debits and credits.
First, know that debits are not "deductions" and credits are not "increases". Debit and credit are the names of the columns on bookkeeping ledgers ... Views:1304
Ever watch a dog chase a car? After he catches it, he’s not sure what to do. Likewise, many businesses work hard to win the really BIG sale. Once the contract is inked, a new challenge sets upon the business owner: how are we going to get the necessary cash without acquiring debt to hire the ... Views:1304
Years ago, when I began my practice, I found myself in a challenging situation. I needed more clients. Yes, people were trickling in, but I didn't have the level of clientelle I wanted, or in fact needed. So I began to do the usual marketing things: I gave talks, handed out flyers, ... Views:1303
Training employees definitely costs time, money, and other company resources. In most cases, a third party is even necessary to provide job training to employees, which results to additional costs, unbilled hours, as well as missed time. Many employers often hesitate to spend on training ... Views:1302
I am writing this article to highlight just some of the issues faced by business owners today regardless of size of business. Business owners constantly face challenges in their businesses which ultimately affect their lifestyle.
In today’s world, the number of businesses starting up is ... Views:1302
A zinc frame on stained glass panels is essential for structure and rigidity. The zinc frame is added once the design is cut, foiled and soldered. The process of adding a zinc frame is accomplished by following seven steps.
1. First, measure the length of zinc came needed for each ... Views:1301
Today, boutiques are very popular. Usualy, women are the ones who patronize these kinds of shops, although some men have already learned to shop in these specialty shops that cater to clothes and other fashion accessories. Let's talk about how to start a boutique business.
You will need a ... Views:1301
More and more people are now thinking about making money from home. People I have talked to entertain this idea because they’ve grown tired of the office politics and they no longer find driving everyday to and from their office exciting. Most of them also want to finally have control over their ... Views:1300
Have You ever felt like building a list of your own prospects, but did not know where to start? I, sure have been there. I wanted to build my own list, but I put off doing it, because I thought it is not necessary and did not believe that MONEY is in the list.
Why should you build your OWN ... Views:1298
There is a work at home mom’s business idea out there for you. Any mom who wants to be at home with her children can stay at home and still earn money. Not just a few dollars, but thousands and thousands of dollars each month. It is easy to do if you put in the effort. Some stay at home moms ... Views:1297
Have you ever provided your name and email address for receiving a Quote for Insurance OR Refinancing a Mortgage?
Have you ever watched a FREE presentation/Webinar after providing your name and email address?
Have you ever bought products online?
If you answered YES, then I am sure you must ... Views:1295
A quintessential aspect of the American dream is to start your own business; in fact it is just about the only way to achieve some semblance of financial liberation. It is with this realization that countless people start their small businesses each year. In order to maximize your chances of ... Views:1294
For those who start an MLM business, the question they need to answer is, OK, now how how exactly do i succeed in network marketing?
Starting a work from home business is a exhilarating time for anyone. However, sooner or later reality always catches up with you and you see for yourself that ... Views:1293
Is the future of leaflet printing and design in trouble or about to open up into a more creative environment where obsession with the technical processes are replaced with the importance of the creative idea. With the business world evolving into a more dynamic and challenging place the need for ... Views:1292
It’s tempting to think that your product is perfect for… everyone. Now, there is a broad market sector. Generally when a company markets to everyone it’s listened to by no one.
Not only that, if you want to market to everyone, that means your marketing has to be everywhere, which generally ... Views:1291
Fact: In 2005 over 500,000 new business incorporations were organized in the United States.
Fact: Of these 500,000 new businesses less than 1,000 received venture capital funding.
There are vastly more entrepreneurs seeking start-up funding than there are available funding sources and ... Views:1290
What is an overhead cost? Definitions vary, but most people agree that any cost not directly used to produce or to supply an offering to a customer is an overhead cost.
Why begin this lesson about zero-based analysis with eliminating overhead costs? Such costs are not only large, but overhead ... Views:1289
It's true but nobody really cares about your deal ! Startling but true. Have you ever watched the Dragon's Den. If so you then you know that although the the group are interested in whether it's a viable project from a monetary point of view, contestants often blow it with their arrogance and ... Views:1288
In every neighborhood there are at least a couple of kids that get the idea to set up a lemonade stand to earn some extra cash. The first obstacle they run up against is where to get the startup capital to purchase the lemons, sugar, ice and plastic cups. It's a fact that dad and mom will help ... Views:1287
Looking for an innovative web marketing book? Amazon best-seller, Content Is Cash by Wendy Montes de Oca features proven, free web marketing strategies for total business growth.
With the economy as fragile as it’s been for the past few years, business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers and ... Views:1287
It’s been said that women are the Mothers of Invention. Nothing could be truer as we see an increasing number of women as entrepreneurs in today’s workplace. At a website for entrepreneurial women, www.entwomen.com, they state “a laptop, a bathrobe, and a cup o’Joe – what else do you need?” ... Views:1287
An Alternative, Inexpensive Way to Penetrate the Market For a New Product
My consulting firm receives an average of 2 new product submissions from entrepreneur’s each day. Last year we viewed almost 700 such offerings. They ranged from the silly to the spectacular. The majority of these ... Views:1286
Whatever business you are doing it is very important that your office is neat and clean, if it will be dirty then it could have very bad impact on your customer’s. Clean office environment will help you to increase the productivity of your company. For this you should prefer to hire the ... Views:1285
“I told my children when they were leaving education that they would be well advised to look for customers not bosses.” – Charles Handy
Following the successes of visionary thinkers like Apple’s Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates, the entrepreneurial spirit has taken the world by storm. ... Views:1284
Is there anything more important than visibility to the solo entrepreneur? Your first reaction might be… yeah, sales. That would be putting the cart before the horse. People can’t do business with you if they don’t know about you. It starts being visible.
Solo entrepreneurs can’t afford to ... Views:1283
Logos are the best way to augment a company is reputation by using different mediums. It can be used at several different places for the promotion of any company. Today, nobody has a single doubt on the promotional abilities of this small piece of graphical representation. There are so many ... Views:1283
In baseball, there are special rules called ground rules. Ground rules are particular to each park in which the game is played. In baseball, each park is different relative to its positioning of fences, dugouts, railings, and other infrastructures. So rules are defined to handle situations ... Views:1283